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Townsville Family Medical Centre

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4759 1100

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25.01.2022 During the COVID-19 pandemic, its important to stay connected to your healthcare team and your support network. Its important people continue to have regular healthcare appointments with their GPs and other members of their diabetes healthcare team. Contact your GP for a lockdown check-up. Book an appointment now https://bit.ly/2xWdEPG #restartwell source: Diabetes Australia

25.01.2022 1 in 20 kids are born with a birth defect or genetic disease - thats one in every classroom! Jeans for Genes Day is about finding cures for sick kids and supporting the Childrens Medical Research Institute. Help us find tomorrows cures today. Learn more https://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/ #jeansforgenesau

24.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to the amazing dads in our community! Thank you for all that you do and we hope you have a great day. #FathersDay #ThankYouDad

24.01.2022 Are you going Dry in July? Dry July encourages you to go alcohol-free to raise funds for people affected by cancer. Not only are you raising funds for cancer patients, their families and carers, having a month off alcohol has great health benefits. Find out more https://bit.ly/2D1HmFe @DryJuly

24.01.2022 Your GP can stop heart disease before it starts! You may have no symptoms when heart disease begins. That’s why it’s important to stay on top of heart health from the start. Work with your GP to manage your risk factors by asking for a Heart Health Check today! www.townsville.ipn.com.au #HearthHealth

24.01.2022 This year, National Diabetes Week focuses on the emotional and mental health of people living with diabetes. People living with diabetes can make up to 180 extra decisions daily about their food consumption, medication and exercise. We want people living with diabetes to know they are supported. Speak to your GP about how you can better manage your diabetes www.townsville.ipn.com.au #headsupondiabetes #NationalDiabetesWeek2020 #Diabetes

23.01.2022 If you have rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis and use immunosuppressant medication, the most important thing you can do to manage your arthritis health during COVID-19, is to follow your care plan and attend regular appointments with your health management team. Book a face to face or telehealth consultations with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au

22.01.2022 Tradies, make sure your health is the most important part of your toolkit. This Tradies Health Month, book in an annual check-up with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au #tradieshealth

22.01.2022 During COVID-19, the most important thing you can do, if you have asthma, is to follow your care plan and attend regular appointments with your health management team. Book a face to face or telehealth consultation with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au

22.01.2022 Do you know the difference an Asthma Action Plan makes? Action Plans can lead to better control of your asthma, fewer flare-ups, and less use of reliever medication. Ask your GP for an Asthma Action Plan now www.townsville.ipn.com.au #AsthmaHealth #AsthmaActionPlan #LungAwarenessMonth

22.01.2022 During COVID-19 it is important that you maintain your regular healthcare, particularly if you have diabetes. If you have diabetes, the most important thing you can do is to follow your care plan and attend regular appointments with your health management team. Book a face to face or telehealth consultations with your GP by visiting www.townsville.ipn.com.au

21.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW: Heart disease can affect anyone men, women, the young and old? Over 90% of Australians have at least one risk factor. Make sure you get off the Heart Disease Highway by asking your GP for a Heart Health Check today! www.townsville.ipn.com.au #HeartHealth

21.01.2022 Across Australia, F.A.S.T. heroes save lives every day, simply by knowing and recognising the signs of stroke. You can be a F.A.S.T. hero and save the life of a loved one, a colleague, a stranger or even yourself by understanding F.A.S.T. (Face. Arms. Speech. Time) signs of stroke and calling and triple zero (000) if you suspect a stroke. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3judb9s #strokeweek2020

21.01.2022 SPECIAL HEALTH ALERT for people with asthma ! Asthma can get worse in current conditions because your lungs can be sensitive to triggers such as pollen, dust, or smoke. Stay in control of your asthma by booking an Asthma Action Plan today! Article headline: Why it’s important to see your GP for Asthma Action Plan? https://bit.ly/33Sfa1d #AsthmaHealth #AsthmaActionPlan

21.01.2022 Diabetes is a serious health problem which can affect the entire body, reducing both the quality and length of our lives. It is the result of the body not being able to regulate glucose properly, leading to unhealthy levels in the blood. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause many different complications including heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, limb amputations, depression, anxiety and blindness. Detour diabetes and book a Diabetes Health Check with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au #headsupondiabetes #NationalDiabetesWeek2020 #Diabetes #detourthedisease

20.01.2022 It is important that people with diabetes continue to manage their healthcare during COVID-19. Make sure you have a plan if you get sick, take care of your mental health, stay active, eat healthy and have the flu shot. Contact your GP for a lockdown check-up. Book an appointment now https://bit.ly/2xWdEPG #restartwell source: National Diabetes Services Scheme

19.01.2022 This DonateLife Week, we encourage more Australians to register to be an organ and tissue donor, and to have a chat about it with their family and friends. Find out more by visiting https://donatelife.gov.au/ @DonateLifeAustralia #DonateLife #DonateLifeWekk #DonateLifeWeek2020

18.01.2022 With the stress COVID-19 has placed on everyones lives, its now more important than ever to look after your overall health. Womens Health Week is a timely reminder for women of all ages to make their wellbeing and mental health a priority. Book a check-up with your GP today www.townsville.ipn.com.au #WomensHealthWeek2020

18.01.2022 Around 100,000 Australians develop diabetes each year, thats one person every 5 minutes. The best way to manage diabetes is to get diagnosed as soon as possible before serious complications start to develop. Detour diabetes and book a Diabetes Health Check with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au #headsupondiabetes #NationalDiabetesWeek2020 #Diabetes #detourthedisease

17.01.2022 PKD Awareness Day raises awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease, which affects more than 25,000 Australians. Take your kidney health seriously and book a check-up with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au #NationalPKDAwarenessDay #ENDPKD

17.01.2022 If you have had a stroke or in a high risk group, the most important thing you can do for your health during COVID-19 is to follow your care plan and attend regular appointments with your health management team. Book a face to face or telehealth consultations with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au

16.01.2022 Still not sure if youre using your mask correctly? Youve probably seen them as they enter the medical centre, at the supermarket or on the streets: People wearing surgical face masks pulled down under their noses, touching their face masks or wearing them inside out. Theres a right way and plenty of wrong ways to use face masks to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Heres a quick refresher to help you make sure you are wearing your mask correctly. Book your next appointm...ent today and remember to wear your mask! http://ow.ly/35P650B9fuu https://vimeo.com/450961629

15.01.2022 Its time to get silly for a serious cause. Red Nose Day aims to raise funds to help save the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood. Your support on Red Nose Day helps save little lives. Learn more https://rednoseday.org.au/ #RedNoseDay2020

15.01.2022 During COVID-19 it is important that people with cardiovascular disease continue to follow their care plan and attend regular appointments with their health management team. Book a face to face or telehealth consultations with your GP www.townsville.ipn.com.au

14.01.2022 Congratulations! If youve made it this far thats 3 weeks without alcohol. Have you noticed you are losing weight easier and remembering things better? There are numerous health benefits to going without alcohol. Book an appointment your GP to find out more www.townsville.ipn.com.au @DryJuly #DryJuly

14.01.2022 Welcome to 2021! We wish all of our patients a very happy and healthy new year. #2021

13.01.2022 Our nursing team is a fundamental part of a larger network of nurses, providing care to millions of Australians every year. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, they have gone above and beyond to help provide care for our patients. Please join us as we celebrate 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. https://bit.ly/IPNNurse2020 #YOTN2020 https://youtu.be/1engpFlkn1g

12.01.2022 Worldwide, 290 million people unaware that they are living with viral hepatitis. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will continue to suffer, and lives will be lost. On World Hepatitis Day, we call on people from across the world to take action and raise awareness to find the missing millions. Book an appointment with your GP to become aware www.townsville.ipn.com.au #WorldHepatitisDay #FindtheMissingMillions

12.01.2022 Spring is here, which may cause some problems for your asthma. Take a breather this National Asthma Awareness week and focus on your asthma health. Book an Asthma check-up with your GP today! www.townsville.ipn.com.au #AsthmaWeek2020 #AsthmaHealth

11.01.2022 The Daffodil Day Appeal gives hope by raising life-saving funds for world class cancer research, in the hope of a cancer-free future. Find out how you can help improve the lives of nearly 150,000 Australians who are diagnosed with cancer every year https://www.daffodilday.com.au/ #DaffodilDay

11.01.2022 Pop on some bold lipstick during liptember and start the conversation about womens mental health. If you are struggling, book an appointment with your GP to discuss a mental health care plan www.townsville.ipn.com.au #liptember

10.01.2022 Its safe to say that 2020 has caused a lot of stress and its okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious. Stress Down Day reminds us to seek support if you feel its needed. Speak to your GP about a Mental Health Care Plan www.townsville.ipn.com.au #StressDownDay2020 #mentalhealth

09.01.2022 If you have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 you will be asked to self-isolate. It is important that you follow the below guidelines to ensure you protect yourself and those around you. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3ixtdz3

09.01.2022 Please contact us via phone prior to making a booking or visiting the medical centre, if you have any flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, headache, sore throat, shortness of breath and/or loss of smell or taste Please advise at the time of booking if you have been in an area identified as a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 2 weeks or in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding during this time.

09.01.2022 What stopped COVID-19 could have increased your risk of diabetes. Contact your GP for a lockdown check-up. Book an appointment now https://bit.ly/2xWdEPG #restartwell

07.01.2022 While COVID-19 is still in the community, it is important that you maintain good hygiene practices, social distance and stay home if you are unwell. See below for a reminder of how you can keep yourself and others safe during COVID-19.

06.01.2022 Breathing in and out. Many of us take this for granted, but for 2.7 million Australians who have asthma, around 40,000 people end up in hospital with severe flare-ups and breathing difficulties every year. Most of these flare-ups could be prevented with better control. This National Awareness week, help us ground asthmatic airways and ask your GP for a new Asthma Action Plan https://bit.ly/3gNc6I4 #AsthmaWeek2020 #AsthmaHealth

06.01.2022 Going dry in July has great health benefits including a clearer head, more energy, sleeping better, weight loss, healthier skin and of course, no hangovers! If this appeals to you, find out more https://bit.ly/2D1HmFe and speak to your GP.

05.01.2022 R U OK?Day reminds us that every day is the day to ask someone, "are you okay? If you or someone you know is struggling, encourage them to seek support and speak to a GP about a mental health care plan. Book an appointment today www.townsville.ipn.com.au #theresmoretosay #ruok #ruokday

04.01.2022 Living with a chronic condition, like asthma, can be a life-long challenge, managing symptoms, avoiding triggers, and navigating various treatment plans and medications. However, it is manageable with a personalised Asthma Action Plan. Read our blog to understand why it's important to see your GP for an Asthma Action Plan. https://bit.ly/33Sfa1d #AsthmaHealth #AsthmaActionPlan

03.01.2022 On behalf of the staff and doctors at our medical centre, we want to wish all of our patients a safe and healthy Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support through a trying year. We look forward to another year as part of your community. #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

03.01.2022 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of the stigma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising mental health and wellbeing has been more important than ever. Book an appointment with your GP to discuss a mental health care plan www.townsville.ipn.com.au #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #InThisTogether

03.01.2022 Womens Health Week is a timely reminder for women of all ages to make their wellbeing and mental health a priority. Read our blog for three self-care strategies to stay healthy and happy throughout this challenging year, and beyond. Read our blog: https://bit.ly/3ip8u0s

02.01.2022 What stopped COVID-19 could have increased your risk of heart disease. Contact your GP for a lockdown check-up. Book an appointment now https://bit.ly/2xWdEPG #restartwell